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Mekele in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Mekele in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Mekele in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Mekele in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 49 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
56%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mekele has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Mekele in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mekele for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +79°F.

Is Mekele warm or cold in April?

Mekele is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

April is one of the warmest months in Mekele, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Mekele in April

Mekele weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+46°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+90°F
Rainfall
29 mm49 mm45 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
55%56%51%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
121011
Cloudy days
161416
Rainy days
364
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 49 mm. Humidity rises from 55% to 56%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in March to 10 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Mekele in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Mekele is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Mekele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 20% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mekele wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 281 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Mekele?

This is the weather in Mekele in April 2023:
1 April
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+82°F
2 April
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+83°F
3 April
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+85°F
4 April
☀️
+85°F
5 April
☀️
+86°F
6 April
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+84°F
7 April
☀️
+84°F
8 April
☀️
+83°F
9 April
☀️
+85°F
10 April
☀️
+84°F
11 April
☀️
+86°F
12 April
☁️
+82°F
13 April
☁️
+83°F
14 April
☀️
+84°F
15 April
☀️
+84°F
16 April
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+83°F
17 April
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+79°F
18 April
☀️
+85°F
19 April
☀️
+82°F
20 April
☀️
+84°F
21 April
☁️
+84°F
22 April
☁️
+82°F
23 April
🌧️
+84°F
24 April
☁️
+81°F
25 April
☁️
+83°F
26 April
☁️
+82°F
27 April
☀️
+82°F
28 April
☀️
+85°F
29 April
☀️
+82°F
30 April
☀️
+80°F
In April 2023 Mekele had 20 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 44%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Mekele climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Mekele in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+78°F) and the highest in 1998 (+89°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 158 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mekele in April:

Is April a good time to visit Mekele?

April is a really good time to go to Mekele. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mekele.

Can you sunbathe in Mekele in April?

April is warm in Mekele. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mekele rainy in April?

Mekele is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Mekele in April?

The amount of sunny days in Mekele during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Mekele

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mekele, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.